Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Inspection finds zebra mussels on boat from Manitoba coming into Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to get their boats inspected if they are coming in from another province. Officials near the Manitoba border found zebra mussels, an invasive species attached...
Jul 26, 2020
“Alternate potable water” still being used at Sask. Hospital nine months after boil water advisory
The Sask. Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility continues to have its issues. Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Central Services confirmed to 650 CKOM Thursday that the facility continues to have t...
Jun 25, 2020
City of Regina kicks off construction season for 2020
The City of Regina has $79.5 million worth of construction to do this season. Improvements will be made to roads as well as water and wastewater infrastructure, putting people to work at a much-needed...
May 28, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. utilities show drop in power, increase in Internet demand
Since the COVID-19 outbreak hit Saskatchewan in the middle of March, many people have developed new routines of business, education and entertainment from their own homes. As a result, utilities like ...
May 12, 2020
NDP releases documents on Sask. Hospital, issues known during design phase
Documents obtained by the Saskatchewan NDP show that the Saskatchewan Hospital’s roof concerns began at the design phase of the build. NDP Leader Ryan Meili revealed the findings Tuesday at a me...
Jan 21, 2020
Regina residents urged to stay away from bodies of water
The City of Regina is urging people to stay away from all bodies of water. That includes Wascana Lake and creek, storm channels and detention ponds. "Throughout the winter season, do not walk, ski, sk...
Jan 01, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina accelerates plan to replace remaining lead connections
The City of Regina is moving forward with a faster timeline to replace its remaining lead pipe connections. While 95 per cent of city-owned water connections are lead-free, the remaining five per cent...
Dec 03, 2019 Regina City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. (Andrew Shepherd/980 CJME)
Regina mayor says replacing lead connections needs to happen sooner
Mayor Michael Fougere rejected any comparisons being made between the water quality in Regina and that which has been found in Flint, Mich., calling them "unfair." "Firstly, the source of water in Fli...
Nov 05, 2019
Sask. projects get federal, provincial funding
The provincial and federal governments announced funding Thursday for 13 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan. Part of the funding is destined for two water and wastewater projects that will se...
Sep 05, 2019 (980 CJME file photo)
Goodale pushing big water project for Saskatchewan
Water problems in Saskatchewan run the gamut from flooding to droughts, sometimes in the same season. Ralph Goodale wants to make an old plan new again which he says will fix all of Saskatchewan's wat...
Jun 24, 2019
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...